News

• US BigLaw launches flex-work program in London

  Agility results in better productivity and retention of top talent, the firm says read more

• Busy week for promotions continues at major firms

  What advice would you give to a law student?... Murdoch news channel faces multiple law suits… read more

• Commercial firm scores senior disputes trio from rival

  The team has extensive experience, including leading major workplace investigations read more

• Perth disputes expert joins global firm’s partnership

  The newest partner at the Magic Circle firm holds a doctorate in law and vast experience in international arbitration read more

• NewLaw firm expands to Brisbane

  As a new firm challenges traditional legal models, its 29-year-old founder has been selected to address G20 leaders in Berlin read more

• Global firm explores blockchain’s insurance industry impact

  “Smart contracts” could significantly change the insurance industry read more

• US Supreme Court hearing interrupted by justice’s cellphone

  Mere mortals aren’t allowed to bring in cellphones inside the courtroom read more

• Asia Pacific takes almost half of Ashurst promotions

  Corrs hires infrastructure team from Norton Rose Fulbright… English solicitors to face new assessment… read more

• Get ready for more shareholder activism in Australia, says top firm

  Don’t depend on shareholder activism being a passing fad – especially with three key catalysts sustaining it read more

• Firms act as Japanese paper giant acquires majority of new Australasia business

  The complex cross-border deal involves two paper companies in Australia and New Zealand merge for the major stake sale read more